Dinner
Homemade Chicken Gyros
Homemade Chicken Gyros are an easy Mediterranean delight with baked marinated chicken, wrapped in warm pita, and topped with fresh tzatziki sauce. Growing up, weekends were gyro nights at our house, filled with the aroma of garlic and oregano as my family gathered around. The yogurt marinade makes our chicken irresistibly tender, and I love piling on tomatoes and onions for that classic, fresh crunch.
Dinner
Homemade Chicken Gyros
Homemade Chicken Gyros are an easy Mediterranean delight with baked marinated chicken, wrapped in warm pita, and topped with fresh tzatziki sauce. Growing up, weekends were gyro nights at our house, filled with the aroma of garlic and oregano as my family gathered around. The yogurt marinade makes our chicken irresistibly tender, and I love piling on tomatoes and onions for that classic, fresh crunch.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Marinade
- Greek yogurt
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Crushed garlic
- Fresh oregano
- Spices
- Chicken thigh or a mix of breast and thigh
- Onion
- Lemon
- Oregano
To Serve
- Tzatziki
- Tomato
- Onion
- Optional feta
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, fresh oregano, and spices to create the marinade.
- 2
Add chicken thigh or a mix of breast and thigh to the marinade and score the chicken.
- 3
For extra flavor, add onion, lemon, and oregano to the marinade.
- 4
Marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven and bake the marinated chicken until cooked through.
- 6
Spread tzatziki on a flatbread, then add tomato, onion, the baked chicken, and optional feta.
Helpful Notes
- ◈For authentic flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours.
- ◈Traditionally, gyros are cooked on a spit, but baking is a convenient homemade option.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, fresh oregano, and spices to create the marinade.
- 2
Add chicken thigh or a mix of breast and thigh to the marinade and score the chicken.
- 3
For extra flavor, add onion, lemon, and oregano to the marinade.
- 4
Marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven and bake the marinated chicken until cooked through.
- 6
Spread tzatziki on a flatbread, then add tomato, onion, the baked chicken, and optional feta.
Helpful Notes
- ◈For authentic flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 12 hours.
- ◈Traditionally, gyros are cooked on a spit, but baking is a convenient homemade option.